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enDefender Henrique wants focus from BrazilDefender Henrique does not feel Brazil can afford to consider who they may face in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/defender-henrique-wants-focus-brazil
The hosts made a winning start to the competition on Thursday with a 3-1 victory over Croatia and can all but secure progression with maximum points against Mexico on Tuesday.
Holders Spain are among those considered favourites for the competition but they were beaten 5-1 by the Netherlands on Friday.
It dents Spanish hopes of topping Group B and could ensure Spain and Brazil meet in the last 16.
However, Henrique has urged Brazil to concentrate on negotiating the group before switching focus to who they may face next.
"Spain have great tradition and can move into the second phase," he said.
"However, we have to focus on the match against Mexico. Then we'll think about what's next.
"So far, nothing has been decided between Chile, the Netherlands and Spain (in Group B). They would all be dangerous."
news_articleSun, 15 Jun 2014 14:35:51 +0000Anonymous193412 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comPalmeiras defender Henrique joins NapoliNapoli have secured the signing of Brazilian centre-back Henrique from Palmeiras on a three-and-a-half-year deal.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/palmeiras-defender-henrique-joins-napoli
The 27-year-old has previously played in Europe for Bayer Leverkusen and Racing Santander - for whom he featured in loan spells from Barcelona.
Henrique spent four years under contract at Camp Nou, although spent them all on temporary spells at other clubs before rejoining Palmeiras permanently in 2012.
He is now heading back to Europe, however, and will join Rafael Benitez's side.
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis posted on Twitter: "Welcome Henrique!
"Your experience and your quality will integrate perfectly with our great team."
Saint-Etienne left-back Faouzi Ghoulam is also expected to move to the Stadio San Paolo before Friday's deadline, with a host of other Serie A club bolstering their ranks late in the window.
Sassuolo have had a busy month, including hiring new coach Alberto Malesani - and confirmed two new players on Thursday.
The newly promoted club have brought Sergio Floccari from Lazio, as well as midfielder Matteo Brighi from Torino.
The Turin club, in return, have taken goalkeeper Jasmin Kurtic on loan from Sassuolo.
Joining Floccari out of Lazio's exit door is 20-year-old left-back Vinicius - who has joined Serie B side Padova on loan, with an option to join permanently.
Hernanes is expected to also leave Lazio on deadline day for Inter - although the Rome club are thought to be demanding €17 million for the playmaker.
news_articleThu, 30 Jan 2014 19:17:07 +0000Anonymous116800 at http://www.fourfourtwo.com